| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.12 (A),(B) (C) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel) and use a clean barrier such as a disposable paper towel when touching surfaces such as a manually operated faucet handle to avoid recontaminating hands. Observed food employee wash hands and not use a barrier to turn off the faucet. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on proper handwashing procedures and food employee properly rewashed hands.
For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
2-301.14 (A) Wash hands after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms. -P- Observed food employee touch head to put on a hairnet and then begin to don gloves to start food prep without washing hands. -CDI- EHS intervened, educated food employee on when to wash and food employee washed hands. -0- |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use -Pf.- Observed broom and dustpans stored in front of handsink by ice machine. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0- |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed romaine lettuce stored over rice in prep unit, unwashed tomatoes, jalapeños and other vegetables stored over RTE chimichurri in WIC. -0-
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed large handheld immersion blender stored as clean with food debris and other items stored as clean with food debris and some with sticker residue. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning.-P- Observed food employee clean large handheld immersion blender without following a sanitizing step. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on following proper sanitizing step and item was properly sanitized. -1.5-
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . |
|
20
|
0
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P.- Observed pork prepared prior day between 44-46F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -0-
For more information please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed multiple items in 3 prep units above 41F. Observed ambient air of 2/3 prep units above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. **3 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED BY EOD 4.24.26** **FACILITY TO HOLD ITEMS ON ICE BATHS UNTIL REPAIRS CAN BE MADE.** **REPEAT** -3-
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D)./3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). Observed many items prepared prior day with today’s date mark, that upon further conversation with PIC, discovered items were prepared prior day, such as rice, pork and vegetables. Observed PIC preparing items such as shrimp empanadas, that PIC was prepared to put today’s date although items were prepared today. Observed some housemade sauces in top of prep units with fresh garlic and oil, tomatoes and other items with no date marks. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper date marking system and items were properly date marked. **REPEAT** -1.5-
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf- Observed pork slab prepared prior day that did not meet cooling parameters. Items were found cooling in large portions stacked on top of each other. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and items were voluntarily discarded. **REPEAT** -0.5-
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed some squeeze bottles missing labels. -0- |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed can being used as a door prop.
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf- Observed one dented can stored with other cans. -CDI- PIC relocated can away from other cans. -0- |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee engaging in food prep with no protective head covering. -CDI- Food employee placed hairnet. -0- |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed washed avocados with stickers still intact. -0- |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed ice scoop stored directly on dry storage rack. -0- |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Observed food employee cloth drying clean dishes. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on not using a cloth and items were placed back at dishpit to be W/R/S.
4-901.11(A) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall not be used until air dried or adequately drained before contact with food. Observed items wet stacked. -0-
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean utensils and lids stored in container with visible food debris.
4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed clean plates stored on cook line with visible food debris due to storage location. Ensure to store in a clean, dry location and invert or cover to protect. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-101.17 (A) Wood and wood wicker may not be used as a food contact surface. Observed some large wooden spoons being used as FCS. Remove. -0-
4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed handsink near dishpit in need of resealing to wall. Recaulk/reseal.
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed rusted shelving of storage racks used for clean dishes. |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed dust buildup on top of microwave, oven, shelving, knive storage units, NFCS of immersion blender, and vent of cold holding drawer. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0- |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed dust buildup on ceilings and vent covers and soap and paper towel dispensers. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -0.5- |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed low/minimal lighting in WIC. -0- |